Venue & Logistics
Location: Steinbrenner Stadium, Cambridge, Massachusetts (home of MIT Engineers)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Conference: NEWMAC (New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference) – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Cambridge, MA)
Temperature: ~69°F (21°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–9 mph from the northeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Springfield Pride: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint after a physical non-conference slate.
MIT Engineers: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after a strong start to the season.
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Springfield’s QB has been efficient in the option-heavy offense, leading a 38–6 win over Husson (Sept 13, 2025).
MIT’s QB threw for multiple scores in a 46–13 win over Nichols (Sept 6, 2025), showing balance in the passing game.
Running Game:
Springfield’s triple-option rushing attack remains its identity, averaging over 200 yards per game.
MIT’s RB corps has complemented the passing game, but will be tested against Springfield’s disciplined front seven.
Defensive Edge:
Springfield’s defense held Husson to just 6 points and limited St. John Fisher to 21 in 2024.
MIT’s defense forced turnovers in their opener and will look to disrupt Springfield’s option rhythm.
Recent Team Form
Springfield Pride (1–2 in 2025)
L 22–23 @ Western New England (Sept 6)
W 38–6 vs. Husson (Sept 13)
L 12–28 @ Wisconsin-Platteville (Sept 20)
Mixed form: Strong at home, but struggling on the road against ranked opponents
MIT Engineers (2–0 in 2025)
W 46–13 vs. Nichols (Sept 6)
Momentum: Opened the season with a dominant win, offense clicking early
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Springfield has historically dominated the series in NEWMAC play
2024: Springfield 42 – 7 MIT
2023: Springfield 49 – 21 MIT
Trend: Springfield has won multiple straight meetings, often by wide margins
Betting Trends
Springfield is 2–1 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
MIT is 1–0 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Springfield’s 3 games
Springfield has covered in 5 of its last 6 NEWMAC games
MIT has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 conference matchups
Historical Betting Results
2024: Springfield (-14.5) covered in a 42–7 win (Total: Over 47.5)
2023: Springfield (-17.5) covered in a 49–21 win (Total: Over 52.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Over the posted totals
Game Odds
Springfield Pride – 10.5
MIT Engineers 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
